Kevin darted out of the AN Group in a hurry as if he had urgent work that required his attention. His cold eyes scanned the place. A frown lined his forehead; he looked deadly serious. A strand of his perfectly tamed hair brushed across his eyebrows. His usual calm demeanor was long gone. He got into his car and drove home.
It was a cold November. A gust of chilly breeze brushed across him as he got out of the car. Kevin gradually calmed down as he walked inside.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, fearing that the person inside might find out the truth. After a moment, when he opened his eyes again, the man returned to his usual, arrogant self.
He quickly straightened his shirt, opened the door, and walked in. A pair of fluffy slippers and the scattered toys on the carpet greeted him.
A little boy was crawling on the floor, playing with the toys. He looked at Kevin with wide eyes before squealing with joy. Kevin's heart melted at the sight of the baby. An ecstatic smile stretched across his lips when he saw the little one pouting and crawling toward him.
Kevin quickly picked the baby in his arms and walked into the kitchen as he continued to play with him. Anne was cooking soup as a beam of sunlight bounced off her face. She was still in loungewear, her hair tied to a messy bun. The woman looked like a doting wife, married to an ordinary family, busy cooking for her family.
It was the second year of their marriage. Anne and Kevin were blessed with a baby boy, and they fondly called him Ted. Their life was filled with nothing but joy. There were no misunderstandings or bitter feelings that tormented them. Anne was living the life of her dreams.
"Anne?" Kevin called tenderly. He enjoyed coming back home after a busy day at work. The sight of his wife and son made him feel complete.
"Ah, you're back!" She turned around and took the baby from his arms, smiling gently. "You better take a shower first. Dinner will be ready soon!"
Kevin smiled and kissed her forehead before going to the bedroom upstairs.
The images of the past flashed in his mind. He regretted the times he had taunted and disappointed Anne.
The woman had felt helpless countless times in the past. He felt guilty that he had ignored his son because of the other woman. The memories of the past reminded him how wrong he had been. He almost made a big mistake trusting the other woman while torturing his own wife.
Just thinking about it made his heart race. He held his chest, trying not to think about it. Now looking back, although he couldn't believe that he had been that stupid and ignorant, the images in his head assured him that they had happened in real life. It reminded him to love and care for Anne even more in the future.
He squeezed his eyes shut and shook his head, trying to shake off the bad memories. Kevin chuckled. He had become more childish and laid back after spending his time with Anne and his son.
"Anne, why don't we go on a trip with our son? Pick a destination of your choice. We can go anywhere you want," he said.
"That's great!" Anne clapped her hands excitedly. "But what about your work? You have been busy lately!" The smile on her face faded in an instant. She put down her chopsticks and pretended as if nothing had happened.
"Work is not as important as you and my son are," Kevin muttered.
"Well, it's settled then. Pack your things; we'll leave tomorrow." He frowned, thinking about the several trips he couldn't go to in the past for various reasons.
"Where shall we go?" Anne was in no mood to eat now. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked at Kevin.
They had limited time, and she had to keep an eye on her son at all times. Therefore, Anne decided to opt for a nearby destination. After thinking for a while, she finally said, "Emily said that X Country is a nice place. It is only a couple of hours away from here by flight. Moreover, the pleasing climate and the beautiful scenery will be good for the baby as well. What do you think?"
"Whatever you like, Anne." Kevin smiled and stroked her hair, trying to ignore the complicated feelings in his head. That evening, Anne was packing their bags in the bedroom.
The child was sound asleep in his crib.
Kevin was in his study, sorting all his tasks for the next few days. Anne's heart fluttered with joy.
"All right, this red coat for Ted. This pair of parent outfit. Oh, I shouldn't forget socks, sunhat, baby cream, toys, and the rubber nipple for Ted,"
she muttered to herself, tossing one item after the other into the suitcase. Anne loved arranging everything for her family and didn't want to miss anything.
The next day, they took the nanny along with them to take care of their son. It was a smooth journey. Anne placed her son on the chair as soon as they arrived at the hotel.
When she opened the bedroom door, she saw Kevin changing clothes with his back facing her. His muscles flexed with every movement.
Anne's mouth watered at the sight of his chiseled body; her heart took a sprint in her chest. However, seeing that Kevin was about to turn around, she quickly closed the door. The man was going to take a shower. However, Anne had closed the door without noticing the mirror on the wall opposite the door. Kevin had been watching her reaction. He was ecstatic to see the lust in her beautiful eyes, for his trick had worked.
Anne leaned against the wall and pretended to look at the house, trying to control her raging hormones. A minute later, she finally walked out as her excitement simmered down a little.
There was a small courtyard around the living room on the first floor, surrounded by green plants. Green stones and mosses were paved on the pathway.
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